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The Crusades

France, John. "The Capture of Jerusalem," History Today April 1997.

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1. Why was it difficult for the Crusaders to agree on strategy and goals?




2. Why did the capture of Jerusalem become the main focus of the Crusaders?




3. Why were the inhabitants and defenders of Jerusalem massacred? How did the Crusaders themselves feel about the massacre?




4. How did the Church treat those who participated in the massacre? How did Pope Urban encourage the killing of Muslims?




5. In what ways could the Crusades still be affecting relations of Western nations with peoples in the Middle East and Muslim countries?




For more Infotrac articles on the Crusades, enter "Crusades" into the Subject Guide.
 
 
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